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Updated regulations for measuring noise from outdoor equipment - like compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes and generators - have been laid in Parliament and ...
Updated regulations cover measuring noise from outdoor equipment, including compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes, and generators.
The updated regulations come into force on 13 April 2026.
The new regulations introduce "new methods for measuring airborne noise emissions."
The regulations align with "technical progress."
The regulations simplify "procedures for manufacturers."
The UK regulations align with updates to EU Directive 2000/14/EC.
The UK regulations incorporate changes from Directive (EU) 2024/2839.
IOA broadly supported alignment with EU standards.
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Updated regulations for measuring noise from outdoor equipment - like compressors, chainsaws, tower cranes and generators - have been laid in Parliament and come into force on 13 April 2026. These bring in new methods for measuring airborne noise emissions, aligning with technical progress and simplifying procedures for manufacturers. They also bring UK regulations in line with updates to EU Directive 2000/14/EC, incorporating changes from Directive (EU) 2024/2839. In submitting evidence on the proposed measures IOA broadly supported alignment with EU standards as crucial in retaining market access.
The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.
Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
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